TRAVEL IN STYLE – Episode Synopsis – Series 1 & 2 MONACO & VENICE The home of so many things - extravagance, super yachts, Grand Prix races, Celebrities - this principality is the most famous of them all. But then let’s not forget the legendary Hotel Cipriani in the wonderful city Venice that is also featured in this glitzy luxury extravaganza. SUPERYACHTS Pure Bliss, well that’s the theme of this show and the name of the luxury yacht the Travel in Style team have chartered on your behalf. This glitzy adventure starts in the idyllic town Portofino -Italy, then our super-yacht moors offshore Monaco where we board a privately owned 212 ft, 80 million euro super yacht – The White Rose of Drachs SWITZERLAND & SWEDEN Zermatt is one of the most exclusive Ski Resorts in the world. Our hotel, the elegant ‘Grand Zermatterhof’ sits in the centre of a car free village with views directly to the Matterhorn. Imagine sitting in the bubbling Jacuzzi looking out onto the snow filled gardens or dining on fresh fish in the sumptuous surroundings of one of their 5 star restaurants, this hotel is most certainly the jewel of the village. Then of to the magical city of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden - a real treat for those who wish to travel in style here We stayed in award winning 'Victory Hotel' a welcoming and exclusive hotel with a personal atmosphere in the perfect location of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's charming Old Town. BORA BORA & MALDIVES Bora Bora for those of you that are unsure is situated in French Polynesia in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Our team stay in a spacious water villa at the Bora Bora Lagoon resort and Spa. A great base for scuba diving, horse riding and deep sea fishing. Then we really Travel in Style as we take a seaplane from the airport island of Male in the Maldives to visit the paradise island of Kanuhura a simply wonderful coral hideaway in the Indian Ocean. PERU & BRAZIL We start our travels in Lima and then take a short internal flight takes us to a different landscape altogether... Colca Canyon in Peru, a simply outstanding area of great beauty that has to be seen to believed. Here great Condors soar above a canyon that can only be described as awesome, its hard to believe that a luxury hotel could exist in such a remote destination thats at a similar level to the base camp in Everest. And staying in South America for the thrill seekers amongst us we take a powerboat trip and head straight for Iguassu Falls on the boarder of Argentina. This tropical climate really is picture perfect! Within four hundred feet of the falls Hotel das Cataratas, is the only hotel within the national park allowing guests to enjoy exclusive access to the falls each morning. You can’t escape that comforting feeling through the constant sounds of the falls, which allows guests to take in this idyllic location and recharge their batteries. ITALY & PORTUGAL This time in Italy we visit the glamorous Amalfi Coast and stay the most famous property in the region... perched high on a cliff is the Legendary Hotel Caruso Meanwhile in Portugal on the south of the country sits the Algarve with its clear waters and sandstone cliffs this coastline is truly stunning. Golden sandy beaches and lunch on private yachts feature in this programme along with lots of culture about the region and a brief visit to one of their famous potteries. JAMAICA & MAURITIUS Jamaica, the home of reggae and rum. The island is 145 miles long and 50 miles wide and so offers plenty to see and do, in this programme we cover the YS Falls in St Elizabeth, a trip to a rum factory, the famous croc infested Black River and take sundowners at Ricks Cafe. A quick zoom across to the Indian Ocean we find Mauritius. A tour of this Island proves amazing with extinct volcanic craters lush tropical rainforest and of course some of the whitest sandiest beaches in the world. LONDON & SYDNEY London - one of the most famous and historic cities in the world, a city that will keep the most demanding of jet set travellers happy - for a lifetime, but no time to linger around 10 thousand miles away waits Sydney - the most expensive city in Australia but don't let that put you off! With its warm summers from October to March it becomes a playground for the world’s jet set travellers seeking fun, sun and large shrimps on the beach BBQs! BARCELONA & BERLIN Barcelona, an architectural delight, with real European Style Feast on the very best of the work of Gaudi, take a stroll through the Gothic old town and visit one of the best fresh produce markets in Europe. Then the Travel in Style team head to a very different part of Europe to a place that once was divided by concrete barriers – but now paves the way as one of Europe's thriving capitals. If you’re looking for an alternative to sun, sea and sand then the urban city of Berlin is the perfect travel destination for you! This cosmopolitan capital is jammed packed with culture, art, and politics and will be a definite luxury hot spot for any traveller in search of style CYPRUS & IBIZA Mediterranean, Mythology, and Fusion - These are just a few things that Cyprus can offer!!! A destination that may take you travellers by surprise! This popular party hot spot also known for its 'fun in the sun' reputation is home to the vibrant town of Aya Napa. In this episode the team discovered what else Cyprus has to offer, by embracing the fun and playful Greek mythology, to reveal the true luxury and travel in style. A short hop by air and we land in Ibiza. Which is undoubtedly one of the most stunning Islands in the Mediterranean. The beaches all over the Island are wonderful and the water exceptional. This tiny island also boast quaint hidden villages in the middle of the Island. But lets not forget ‘Old Ibiza Town' and the Dalt Vila cathedral perched high above it. JOHANNESBURG & BOTSWANA In Johannesburg our crew stayed in style in the luxurious Westcliff Hotel an amazing property that overlooks a valley of Jacarandas and the zoo, but then our team found that a zoo in Africa tempted them to visit the real outdoor wildlife… So on-ward to Botswana. Here we visit three remarkable Safari camps. These trips are well worth going the extra mile for, with the chance to experience local cuisines, customs and wildlife, albeit from the comfort of a swimming pool, 4 by 4, or even a Helicopter! Now that’s Travel in Style! GOA & SINGAPORE Here the team look at the incredible wildlife and beaches of this former Portuguese Colony that's perhaps better known for the hippy trail than its luxury hotels. But ‘Travel in Style’ soon sets the record straight by featuring two of the best hotels in the region... Staying in Asia our team discover the presidential suite in Fullerton – Singapore. This hotel and Spa has to be seen to be believed. This new kid on the block packs a punch in sheer luxury and style! BRAZIL & SWEDEN In this episode our lucky crew stay in perhaps one of the most famous hotels on the planet – Copacabana Palace – a real home of the jet set and celeb world. Allow at least an hour to walk along its hall of fame identifying framed and signed pictures of rock stars, film stars and royalty who have all stayed in this amazing property. In Sweden we stay in a really cool hotel that’s only just been built! Actually it gets rebuilt afresh every year - because without fail the famous Ice hotel simply melts back into the river its made from! Cool is the word at – 33 degrees Celsius and cool too as the hotel offers the design of its rooms to artists from around the world. You will have to watch this episode to believe just how incredible this palace made from ice is with its sparkling chandeliers, Ice Bars and LED lit rooms made up with reindeer skin bedding. MEXICO & EAST ORIENT EXPRESS Forget Cancun for a luxury Mexico break – meet Maroma! Tucked away in an unspoilt pocket of the Yucatan Peninsula this luxury resort simply has it all. Villa’s with plunge-pools, private beaches littered with comfy sofas, an incredible spa and of course amazing food. This truly is the ultimate chill zone. In part two we take the train from Singapore to Bangkok – but this is no ordinary train – this is the Eastern & Orient-Express that’s more comparable to a luxury cruise than carriages on wheels. Fine dining, piano bars, en-suite rooms and an open air viewing platform all add to the Asian experience as the train glides through a lush tropical Malaysia into the heart of buzzing Bangkok. Our stops en-route include Penang and the Bridge over the River Kwaii. FRANCE & PRAGUE Following a trip on a luxury barge down the Canal du Midi on board the newly refurbished Alouette we visit the medieval walled city of Carcassonne and check in to the only five star hotel within its walls – Hotel de la Cite. Part two finds us in another city steeped in history chasing gastronomic delights in Prague – This time we stay in the newly built Kempinski Hybernska to meet the chef before exploring the Wenceslas Square and the many other famous landmarks that are all in walking range of this romantic town.